Adult Day Services Director - Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm - Independent Living Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

DAY SERVICE DIRECTOR

GENERAL STATEMENT:

While this position specifies responsibilities, requirements and duties in certain operational areas, this person is an employee at will of Independent Living Services and will be expected to respond to such requests not specifically contained herein. This person must maintain the attitude that he/she works for the total organization, and as such, exhibit proper cooperation, enthusiasm and interest in all areas deemed necessary for the continuing success of ILS programs. Knowledge of the ILS Policy and Personnel Manuals is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Day Service Director works under the supervision of the Executive Director. This employee will schedule the workday in such a way that supervision and services are provided in an effective manner consistent with policies, procedures of ILS/CL and Federal and State laws/regulations. The Day Service Director acts as a representative of the organization; and performs other duties as assigned. The Day Service Director will be part of a team of consumers, service professionals, family members, and others identified in the Service Plan/Individual Program Plan (IPP). It is important this person has a good working relationship with other managers, families, and individuals served. This position is a member of the Executive Team. This is a salaried position.

General duties and guiding principles:

• Focus first on the person being served, and understand that my role will require flexibility, creativity, and commitment.
• Know and respect the values of the people I support and facilitate their expression of choices related to those values.
• Provide advocacy when the individual's preferences, needs, or talents are neglected or overlooked.
• Encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of the individuals receiving services while also being attentive to reducing their risk of harm.
• Develop relationships with the individuals I support that are respectful, based on mutual trust, and that maintains professional boundaries.
• Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, using methods outlined in the ILS Employee Handbook, and follow any behavior management plans in effect for specific individuals.
• Help individuals I support understand and express their rights and responsibilities.
• Recognize that each individual I provide services to has potential for lifelong learning and growth.
• Assist the individuals I support to understand their options and the possible consequences of their options as they relate to their physical and emotional health and well being.

• Be conscious of my own values and how they influence my professional decisions.
• Maintain competency in my profession through continued learning and attending and being an active participant in staff meetings and trainings.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for my actions and decisions.
• Recognize the importance of modeling valued behaviors to co-workers, individuals receiving services, and the community at large.
• Practice responsible work habits.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Management of Profiles
   1. Performs personnel functions (e.g. hiring, supervising, counseling, disciplining, directing, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining of all Profiles employees including direct support staff, instructors, productions staff, day service support managers, and office manager.
   2. Program Development which includes responsibility for assuring daily class activities are planned and implemented and meeting the individual's needs.
   3. Supervises the management of Profiles and insures that it operates within all safety, regulatory, fiscal and agency standards.
   4. Assisting instructors with developing lesson plans that will be used in the classes and monitoring those lesson plans by spending time in the classes each week.
   5. Works with direct support staff on teaching techniques and strategies to use in classes.
   6. Working with volunteers/professionals in the community to incorporate speakers on special topics into the program development at Profiles.
   7. Developing monthly calendar of activities by the end of the previous month.
   8. Demonstrating effective instruction techniques and positive reinforcement.
   9. Participating as a member of the admissions team.
   10. Coordinating staff schedules.
   11. Supervises Assistant Day Service Director to assure compliance with DOL regulations regarding time studies.
   12. Works with the team on referrals and provides tours of facilities
   13. Establishes time schedule for maximum use of the facility to see that adult development services are provided in a cost efficient manner for the benefit of Profiles and the service recipient.
2. Supervise Transportation Department
   1. Supervise the transportation coordinator
   2. Assists with finding staff for transportation department
   3. Oversees the completion of required paperwork for the operation of vehicles
   4. Assists with the bidding process, as needed
   5. Assists with transportation grants as needed

1. Additional Job Duties
   1. Assist in the development of periodic management reports.
   2. Performs administrative tasks as assigned by the Executive Director.
   3. Meets with the board of directors as requested.
   4. Provides assistance as needed to other directors and managers of ILS/CL establishing teamwork and open communications
   5. Develops and implements strategic planning for long term needs.
   6. Participates in all staff meetings and staff trainings as required.
   7. Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding ILS and the confidentiality shall be in compliance with ILS non-disclosure policy.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related job duties as assigned. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Independent Living Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, origin, marital status, or veteran status.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of a Bachelor's degree from a College or University in a related field or have a minimum of 5 years' experience in supervision, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities.; a minimum of one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity; have knowledge of general office skills and equipment i.e. typing, computer, filing, copy & fax machine, etc.; the ability to lift at a minimum of 20 pounds; knowledge of the field of Human Services/Developmental Disabilities must maintain a current CPR and First Aid Certification, and complete annual training. They must have the ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid AR driver's license in good standing and proof of vehicle liability insurance. ability to observe and record behavioral data, ability to communicate clearly with staff and consumers through use of telephone and other verbal means, possess good listening skills, ability to evaluate and determine consumer's strengths and needs.

BENEFITS:

See Employee Handbook - Section 201 - 201A. Benefits eligibility is based on category classification and hours worked per week.

NOTE: Part-time employees working less than 30 hours weekly do not qualify for benefits.

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Employee Signature Date

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Supervisor Signature Date

REV: 10/2021